Anna Claret

I paint recognizable images where the human figure, particularly the female figure, is always central. She embodies strength rebellion and independence. These portraits and self-portraits emerge from daily life, from the atmosphere of the places I grew up, the ordinary and relatable, the joyfulness within the quotidian. Coupled with the easy-going and everyday is the sudden surreal element, a hidden dreamscape or fairy tale.
The focus of my fascination is the imperfect naked human body, with its infinite shades of skin tone and its folds, the body as it moves, the body in its intimacy.
In my earlier pieces, movement was created by distorting and exaggerating anatomical shapes, inspired by illustration, but my recent work is more introspective and realistic.
My latest series called "Shibari" is a darkly erotic collection where ropes transform the contour of the figure, adding new shapes and chiaroscuro that enrich it and enhance its sensuality.
The realistic figure placed on a flatter background lifts it out and give it prominence. Often adorned with floral motifs as religious icons, these ornaments wrap and pamper the body, accompany, envelop and caress the naked figure so as not to leave it alone and naked on a cold backgrou...

1991-1994
LONDON GUILDHALL UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Fine Arts
London, UK

1991-1994
MORLEY COLLEGE
Drawing and Sculpture
London, UK

1987-90
LLOTJA ART SCHOOL
Degree in Painting Methods and Mural Painting
Diploma in Applied Arts
Barcelona, Catalonia

1988-90
REAL CERCLE ARTÍSTIC
Life Drawing and Painting
Barcelona, Catalonia

1982-87
LLOTJA ART SCHOOL
Diploma in Fashion Design

Since 2005 I have been a member of the Sant Lluc Art Center
Life Drawing and Painting
Barcelona, Catalonia